Act or Law: Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2004Acres: 12997 State Region: Eastern NevadaCounty Regions: Lincoln

Management

Managing Agency:
Bureau of Land ManagementLocal District: Ely Field OfficeContact Info: (775) 289-1800
702 North Industrial Way HC 33 Box 33500 Ely,
NV89301Visit the website(will open a new window)

Area Description

The Big Rocks Wilderness encompasses the southernmost portion of the North Pahroc Range. The topography of the area includes steep-sided mountains, several canyons and a section of large, jumbled boulders known as Mecca by the rock-climbing community. The entire area provides excellent opportunities for solitude among the boulder field, along the steep ridgeline, or within one of the canyons draining the mountain range. Recreational opportunities include climbing, camping, hiking, horseback riding and hunting.

This wilderness is a component of the Bureau of Land Management's National Conservation Lands.

Wildlife:

So cool they could be in a band. Volunteers in Lincoln County (c) Brian Beffort